Bicycling participation in people with a lower limb amputation: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To review literature on bicycling participation, as well as facilitators and barriers for bicycling in people with a lower limb amputation (LLA).

Methods

Peer-reviewed, primary, full text, studies about bicycling in people with a LLA from midfoot level to hemipelvectomy were searched in Pubmed, Embase, Cinahl, Cochrane library, and Sportdiscus. No language or publication date restrictions were applied. Included full-text studies were assessed for methodological quality using the Effective Public Health Practice Project tool. Data were extracted, synthesized and reported following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review.

Results

In total, 3144 papers were identified and 14 studies were included. The methodological quality of 13 studies was weak and 1

SUBMITTER: Poonsiri J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6234608 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature